Articles from newspapers, trade publications, magazines, and scholarly journals on all aspects of business, including various industries, marketing, promotion, international trade, multinationals, globalization, and business etiquette.

Export.gov's Market Research Library includes Country Commercial Guides, which provide invaluable background on a country's political and economic environment, leading sectors, trade regulations, investment climate, financing, and business travel.

Country Commercial Guides are freely available. To access the Market Research Reports and Best Market Reports, you must first register with Export.gov.

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A business research database with access to more than 5,000 industry and country reports across 80 countries, including demographic, macro-economic and marketing statistics; market size and forecasts; analysis of industries; and global trends predicted to influence markets.

Focuses on cultures and countries around the world, specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of each country.

Primarily focused on international employment opportunities, this database features 35 country career guides that highlight “Cultural Advice” for would-be jobseekers. Marketers may benefit from insight into topics such as daily life, cuisine, and communication style.

Also look for lists of national trade publication and largest companies, and overviews of industry and employment trends.